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Winchester changed the turkey hunting game with Long Beard XR, and the 3.5-inch, 2-ounce #5 load brings the full package for extended-range opportunities. If you've been stuck hunting turkeys inside the traditional 40-yard window, this load lets you think bigger.
Every pellet gets wrapped in hardened resin that protects it during the firing sequence. As the shell fires and travels down the barrel, the resin fractures into a micro-buffer system that keeps pellets from smashing into each other. The end result is pellets that stay nearly perfectly round as they leave the barrel, which means they fly straighter and group tighter than standard lead shot. This isn't marketing speak either; independent testing confirms you get twice the pellets landing in a 10-inch circle at 60 yards compared to conventional turkey loads.
The copper plating reduces friction both through the barrel and through the air, which translates to better pattern retention and improved penetration beyond 50 yards. You're looking at around 10 percent greater penetration versus standard lead loads, which matters when you're threading pellets at distance. The 2-ounce payload of #5 shot gives you serious velocity at 1200 fps, landing shots with genuine authority on extended opportunities.
You get the knockdown power rivals expensive tungsten loads but at a fraction of the cost. Size 5 shot balances pellet count with adequate penetration, making it the sweet spot for most situations. The combination of heavy payload, Shot-Lok protection, and copper-plated construction makes these shells suitable for hunters who want to push beyond typical effective ranges and actually deliver when it matters.
Shot-Lok encases each pellet in hardened resin that protects them from deformation during barrel acceleration. The resin fractures into a micro-buffer as pellets exit the barrel, keeping them round and allowing them to fly straighter and tighter than traditional shot. This design delivers twice the pellets in a 10-inch circle at 60 yards compared to standard turkey loads.
Size #5 shot balances pellet count with sufficient penetration, making it ideal for extended-range turkey hunting. This load works well from 35 to 50 yards and beyond with proper choke selection and patterning. Size #4 offers more knockdown power but fewer pellets, while #6 provides denser patterns at closer distances.
Winchester Long Beard XR delivers knockdown power that rivals expensive tungsten loads but at a significantly lower cost. While tungsten still extends range further, Long Beard XR proves effective to 45 or 50 yards with the right choke tube and proper gun-and-load patterning, making it the practical choice for most turkey hunters who want performance without the premium price.
Long Beard XR works in any standard 12-gauge shotgun that accepts 3.5-inch shells. The key to success is patterning your specific gun with your chosen choke tube to understand exactly how these shells group. A tighter choke will compress the pattern for longer range, while a more open choke works better for closer opportunities.
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
|---|---|
| Cost per Round | 3.80 |
| Grains | #5 |
| Length | 3.50" |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | STLB12L5 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Shotshell |
| Shipping Weight | 1.6688 |
| Shot Size | #5 |
| Shot Weight | 2 oz |
| Units per Box | 10 |
| UPC | 020892021303 |
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